Troubleshooting 101: Some Essential Principles of Effective Troubleshooting
October 1st 2020When we are focused on resolving a particular problem, it can be easy to lose sight of important steps in troubleshooting problems with liquid chromatography (LC) instruments. Taking a systematic and disciplined approach to troubleshooting can improve both the efficiency and effectiveness of our troubleshooting efforts.
Chromatography Advances at EAS 2020
September 21st 2020The 2020 Eastern Analytical Symposium has gone virtual for 2020, and although we will miss the camaraderie of face to face interaction, the theme of this year’s conference “Analytical Science: Cornerstone of Innovation” indicates the strength of the separation sciences and the talks that you will not want to miss.
Shimadzu Open Sixth Year of Lab4you Programme
September 7th 2020Shimadzu have announced their lab4you student programme will run for the sixth year with young scientists from across Europe able to apply for laboratory bench space for their own research at the “Shimadzu World Laboratory” located in Duisburg, Germany.
Detecting Instability in Historical Glass Artefacts Using Ion Chromatography
August 5th 2020The chemical deterioration of historic glass objects on display and in storage in museum collections is a major concern for conservators and curators with the survival of precious historical artefacts in jeopardy.
ChromSoc Announce ‘Martin’ & ‘Jubilee’ Medal Winners
July 8th 2020The Chromatographic Society have announced the winners of their 2020 ‘Martin Medal’ and ‘Jubilee Medal’ as Professor Gert Desmet, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium and Professor Deidre Cabooter, University of Leuven, Belgium, respectively.
Beat the Heat: Cold Injections in Gas Chromatography
July 1st 2020In gas chromatography, heating the sample in the inlet can lead to sample losses and loss of quantitative reproducibility, but these problems can be avoided using cold sample introduction. Here, we explain the various types of cold injection and why you should consider it in your next instrument purchase or upgrade.
The LCGC Blog: Lost Art of Fundamental Electronics in Analytical Chemistry
June 26th 2020As described in last month’s blog post, the ongoing global pandemic has transformed the way that educators approach teaching analytical chemistry. As I reflect back on my own experience from the Spring 2020 semester, one positive aspect that has come from the seemingly infinite number of video meetings has been the opportunity to connect with colleagues that we might not consider if it weren’t for the “new normal” of working remotely.